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License verification for Monarch

License verification for Monarch

SimplePractice gives you the option to request license verification for your profile on the Monarch Directory. License verification can help build trust with prospective clients by indicating that your license is confirmed as active and in good standing with your state’s licensing board. Profiles with verified license badges also rank higher in Monarch search results.

In this guide, we’ll cover:

Note: Adding a license verification badge to your Monarch profile isn’t the same as becoming legally licensed and is completely optional. You aren’t required to submit a license verification request before listing on our directory. To learn more about Monarch, see Monarch FAQs.


Submitting a license verification request

You can submit a request to have your license verified for your Monarch profile from your SimplePractice account. To do this:

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Important: The option to verify your license will only appear if you have an active Monarch profile and availability for online appointment requests from new clients. License verification is available at no additional cost for paid SimplePractice customers on the Essential or Plus plan.

  • You'll see your licenses listed with an option to Verify License
  • Select Verify License next to the license you’re submitting for verification

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  • Enter your personal information
    • Providing your date of birth can help speed up the verification process
  • Select Next

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  • Confirm your personal and license information
  • Select Submit request
    • To make changes, click Back

License verification can take 1 to 5 business days. During this time, your request will show as Pending verification.

If you have multiple license types, you can only submit one verification request at a time. You'll be able to submit additional license verification requests once the pending request is approved or denied.

If successfully verified, a Verified badge will appear next to the license type within your account, as well as on your Monarch profile.

Note: There’s no way to edit your license information after you’ve submitted it for verification. If you need to update your license information, you can navigate to Settings > Profile > Clinical info, delete the existing entry, and add a new license. If needed, you can then resubmit your license verification request from Marketing > Directory > Verify license.


License types that are supported for verification

Monarch supports behavioral health therapists, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and substance use disorder counselors. However, only certain license types can be verified at this time.

In the table below, you'll find the license types we currently can and cannot verify.

Tip: If you're using a Mac, press Command+F to quickly search the table for your license type. If you're using a PC, press Control+F.

License type

Supported for verification

LMFT

YES

LCSW

YES

ASW

YES

LPC

YES

Psy. D.

YES

MD

NO

RN

NO

LCPC

YES

LICSW

YES

LIMHP

YES

LCSW-C

YES

LMHCA

YES

LMFTA

YES

RD

NO

LMHP

YES

LPC-I

YES

MFTI

YES

LSWAIC

YES

LPCA

YES

LAMFT

YES

LAC

YES

LPA

YES

LMLP

YES

LPC-S

YES

LGMFT

YES

CMHC

YES

LPC-Intern

YES

LMFT-S

YES

SLP

NO

LISW-CP

YES

LISW

YES

LPMFT

YES

RDT

YES

PLMHP

YES

APC

YES

LSW

YES

BCBA

NO

LMFT-Intern

YES

LADC

YES

LCGC

NO

OTR/L

NO

COTA-L

NO

OTL

NO

OTA/L

NO

CCC-A

NO

CCC-SLP

NO

DPT

NO

PT

NO

RDN

NO

CADC I

YES

CADC II

YES

CADC CS

YES

RPT

NO

LBA

NO

DO

NO

ATR

YES

PCC-Intern

YES

LCADC

YES

ACMHC

YES

RCC

YES

QMHA

YES

QMHP

YES

NP

YES

MFT

YES

LPCC-S

YES

LCSW-R

YES

LCAT

YES

AMFT

YES

LISW-S

YES

SLP-A

NO

LLMFT

YES

LCDC

YES

LSAT

YES

MFTC

YES

LGSW

YES

LPC-MHSP

YES

LBSW

YES

DN

NO

LADC/MH

YES

NCC

NO

LMT

NO

LCMHC

YES

LPC-MH

YES

PA-C

NO

MT-BC

YES

LSCSW

YES

APCC

YES

LGPC

YES

PTA

NO

LCAS

YES

CCS

YES

MaC

YES

ATR-BC

YES

ARNP

NO

LEP

YES

CSW-PIP

YES

BCBA-D

NO

BCaBA

NO

RBT

YES

RSW

YES

LDN

NO

LCAC

YES

LCP

YES

LMFT Associate

YES

LCDC-Intern

YES

CDE

NO

CSW

YES

CADC-III

YES

LCSW-S

YES

IBCLC

NO

CAADC

YES

MHC-LP

YES

CDP

YES

BCTMB

NO

CMT

NO

CBT

NO

LMBT

NO

RMT

NO

LSATP

YES

LPAT

YES

LADAC

YES

CRPO

YES

LISAC

YES

PCMSW

YES

PLADC

YES

LICDC

YES

LPE-I

YES

CADAC II

YES

CADAC III

YES

CADAC IV

YES

CADAC V

YES

NCAC I

YES

NCAC II

YES

CCJP

YES

ICAADAC

YES

LLMSW

YES

MSW

YES

LCMHCS

YES

LCMHCA

YES

FMHNP

YES

MLADC

YES

LCHMC

YES

Resident in MFT

YES

CDN

NO

RMHCI

YES

CTRS

NO

DDS

NO

DMD

NO

Resident in Counseling

YES

Registered Psychological Assistant

YES

Licensed Psychologist

YES

LCPAT

YES

SUDP

YES

LSSP

YES

HSP

YES

PLMFT

YES

CPCS

YES

QBHS

YES

RCSWI

YES

MSW-Intern

YES

CCC

NO

RADT

YES

LMHC

YES

LPCC

YES

LMSW

YES

LP

YES

Ph. D.

NO

Ed. D.

NO

Other

NO

RP

NO

MA

NO

MA, LP

NO

LCMFT

NO

IMFT

NO

CGC

NO

MPT

NO

FAOTA

NO

LAADC

NO

SAP

NO

LMHC-I

NO

PsyaD

NO

DC

NO

CN

NO

CHT

NO

CSWA

NO

LLPC

NO

TLP

NO

RPA

NO

RAC

NO

LLP

NO

BCB-T

NO

BCBA

NO

LCSWA

NO

PMHNP-BC

NO

DOM

NO

ND

NO

CAc

NO

NCTMB

NO

CMBT

NO

CACIII

NO

Intern

NO

IMFT-S

NO

MA LLP

NO

E.Passport/APIT

NO

ICACI

NO

ICACII

NO

CFT

NO

ICCJP

NO

ICCS

NO

ICAADC

NO

MSW

NO

LCMHCA

NO

MS

NO

MAC

NO

M.Ed.

NO

RPC-C

NO

RPC

NO

MPCC

NO

MPCC-S

NO

CDCA

NO

DACM

NO

MSTOM

NO

L.Ac.

NO

BHT

NO

HAS

NO

SUDP

NO

SUDPT

NO

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